If you have learned to say the colors in Mandarin but want to write them by hand, this free printable Colors worksheet gives you 田字格 (tián zì gé) tracing grids for ten HSK 2 words — from 颜色 (yán sè, color) to 白 (bái, white). After finishing the page you will be able to write every basic color character from memory. You can also pair it with the HSK 2 lessons hub page to reinforce what you practice here.
What's on the worksheet
The page covers ten color-related words drawn from the HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists and matched to SayMei's course weeks. You will trace and write:
- 颜色 (yán sè) — the general word for color itself
- 红 (hóng) — red
- 黄 (huáng) — yellow
- 蓝 (lán) — blue
- 绿 (lǜ) — green
- 黑 (hēi) — black
The remaining four words — 白 (bái, white), 红色 (hóng sè), 白色 (bái sè), and 黑色 (hēi sè) — round out the set with the standalone character for white plus three color terms that use the 色 suffix.
How to practice
Each word sits in 田字格 tracing grids with pinyin printed above. Begin by tracing the guided strokes to feel the proportions of each character, then write the same character from memory in the blank grids beside it. Say each word aloud as you write — pairing 颜色 (yán sè) or 红 (hóng) with your voice helps the strokes and the sound stick together.
Need extra blank grids for characters that require more repetition? Download blank printable 田字格 writing grid paper as a separate free tool. You can also explore our free printable Chinese worksheet generator for other vocabulary sets, or move on to the printable "Common Animals" worksheet (HSK 2) for a new theme.
Words on this worksheet: 颜色 (yánsè) — color; 红 (hóng) — red; 黄 (huáng) — yellow; 蓝 (lán) — blue; 绿 (lǜ) — green; 黑 (hēi) — black; 白 (bái) — white; 红色 (hóng sè) — red; 白色 (bái sè) — white; 黑色 (hēi sè) — black. See also:
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Kindergarten Chinese.
Hear these words in beginner Mandarin songs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this worksheet free to download as a PDF?
Yes. The Colors worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF, with no account or email needed. Press Print / Download PDF: on a computer the PDF opens ready to print or save, and on a phone it goes to your share sheet. A4 or US Letter follows your country.
What level is this worksheet?
It suits learners from about HSK 2. That is an editorial estimate for the Colors topic, not an official HSK word list, so a few of its 10 words may be harder. Each word prints with tone-marked pinyin and an English meaning to help.
Can I print copies for my class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like — it's free. For a class set, press Change the words and open More options to add an answer key, a class line or a dictation page; the Student PDF leaves the key out. Test turns the sheet into a quiz.
Can I change the words or use traditional characters?
Yes. Press Change the words to open this sheet in the generator, then add, remove or replace words, up to 20 per sheet. Set Characters to Traditional to switch the whole sheet to traditional characters; a word with no verified traditional form stays as you typed it.
How should I practice with this worksheet?
Trace the gray guides first, saying each word aloud, then cover the model and write the characters from memory in the blank boxes. Scan the sheet's QR code or open the Practice tab to watch each stroke animate, trace it, then recall it without a guide. Revisit missed words a day or two later.